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WHAT ARE “TRUMP ACCOUNTS” (530A ACCOUNTS)—AND SHOULD EMPLOYERS CARE? 

PUBLISHED July 10th, 2026
Scott T. Bilyou

At MJ’s recent Economic Outlook, our team shared perspectives on the forces shaping today’s business and benefits landscape—from rising healthcare costs to evolving insurance market dynamics and emerging retirement considerations. In this series, we’re breaking down key takeaways from our (…)

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PUBLISHED November 18th, 2024

Employee Benefit Plan Deadline Relief Issued Due to Recent Natural Disasters

Bryan Gross

On Nov. 8, 2024, federal agencies issued deadline relief to ensure that employee benefit plans, participants, beneficiaries, qualified beneficiaries and claimants in disaster areas …

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Leave and Absence Management
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PUBLISHED November 5th, 2024

Tale of Two Employers: Early Learnings from the Launch of Colorado’s Paid Leave Insurance Program

Courtney Hutchison

Colorado is a leader in family-supporting policies and one of 13 states with paid family and medical leave laws. As such, we are trailblazers …

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PUBLISHED November 5th, 2024

IRS Announces 2025 Retirement Plan Limits

Bryan Gross

The IRS has released Notice 2024-80, containing cost-of-living adjustments for 2025 that affect amounts employees can contribute to 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts …

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PUBLISHED October 23rd, 2024

IRS Releases Health FSA Limit for 2025

Bryan Gross

On Oct. 22, 2024, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2024-40 (Rev. Proc. 24-40), which includes the inflation-adjusted limit for 2025 on employee salary reduction …

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PUBLISHED October 21st, 2024

IRS Expands List of Preventive Care Benefits for HDHPs

Bryan Gross

The IRS has expanded the list of preventive care benefits permitted to be provided by an HDHP without a deductible. If you administer a …

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PUBLISHED October 14th, 2024

Telehealth Relief Permitting HSA Eligibility Set to Expire 2025

Bryan Gross

To encourage individuals to avoid hospitals when appropriate during the COVID-19 health crises, Congress passed relief permitting coverage for telehealth services before satisfying the …

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PUBLISHED October 1st, 2024

Employer Considerations for Navigating Election Season 

Bryan Gross

Election season can be a fraught time for employers. Employers are often faced with the challenge of fostering a culture of open communication while …

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PUBLISHED September 20th, 2024

EBSA Releases Updated Cybersecurity Guidance for Employee Benefit Plans

Bryan Gross

Through Compliance Assistance Release No. 2024-01, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is confirming that the cybersecurity guidance it issued …

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PUBLISHED September 17th, 2024

Pay-or-Play Affordability Percentage Will Increase for 2025

Bryan Gross

On Sept. 6, 2024, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2024-35 to index the contribution percentage in 2025 for determining the affordability of an employer’s …

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PUBLISHED September 6th, 2024

Increased Civil Penalty Amounts for SBC, MSP, HIPAA Violations

Bryan Gross

On Aug. 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule increasing key penalties affecting group health plans. …

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PUBLISHED August 30th, 2024

Upcoming Deadline: MLR Rebates

Bryan Gross

Employers with insured group health plans may soon receive a medical loss ratio (MLR) rebate from their health insurance issuers. Issuers who did not …

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Risk Management
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PUBLISHED August 27th, 2024

The Truth About Captives

Byron Shultz

More control and greater potential for financial reward are two benefits of captives. But you may be wondering if it’s worth making the switch. …

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